Sampling Organism Flashcards
1
Q
What is random sampling used for
A
To compare the numbers of organisms in different areas using a quadrant
2
Q
What is a quadrant
A
A wooden or plastic or square
3
Q
What can this technique(random sampling) be used to sample
A
Plants or slow moving animals
4
Q
How do you calculate total population size
A
(Total area / area sampled) *number of organisms of that species counted in that sample
5
Q
What is a transect
A
A line such as a tape measure or piece of rope
6
Q
What do you use a quadratic for ( transect)
A
To count the number of organisms at intervals on the transect
7
Q
Why do we sample along a transect
A
To see how the number of organisms change across a habitat. Doing this give us valid data on how many numbers of different species change across
